Recognizing that the value of pharmacists extends beyond clinical interventions to include cost-effective healthcare solutions and compassionate, patient-centered care, this new series of handbooks aims to fill this gap by showcasing the expanded roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. It will be first of its kind to provide comprehensive information about evidence-based pharmacist care, providing the latest research, guidelines, and up-to-date best practices. This handbook series is unique in that each volume covers a specific topic, such as infectious diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, and cardiovascular diseases (to name just three areas) and will explore the impact of pharmacist care on patients in clinical settings, consider the economics and humanistic outcomes, as well as discuss the challenges and present helpful advice for implementing effective pharmacist care. The volumes will also delve into the implications, methods, and challenges of providing online and distance pharmacist care services for the specific diseases and conditions as well. Volume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and Disorders marks a significant expansion into the realms of neurology, hematology, and urology, highlighting the pivotal role of pharmacists in these specialized areas of healthcare. This book provides an encompassing perspective on the clinical, economic, and humanistic aspects of pharmacist care in the management of a range of neurological, hematological, and urological conditions. The chapters present in-depth insights into the evidence-based practices pharmacists employ in these fields, emphasizing their critical role in enhancing patient outcomes and contributing to healthcare systems by including medication therapy, adherence, patient education, lifestyle modifications, and preventive strategies, and collaborative care. Key topics covered in this book include epilepsy, headaches, pain, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, anemia, sickle cell disease, coagulation disorders, erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and urinary incontinence.
In this edition, we delve into various diseases and disorders, each presenting unique challenges in patient care and management. The chapters are crafted to offer in-depth insights into the evidence-based practices pharmacists employ in these fields, emphasizing their critical role in enhancing patient outcomes and contributing to healthcare systems. This book serves as an essential resource for pharmacists and healthcare professionals involved in neurology, hematology, and urology. Through evidence-based practices, detailed case studies, and practical guidance, this empowers pharmacists to make significant contributions Volumes in Handbook of Evidence-Based Pharmacist Care Volume 1: Cardiovascular Diseases Volume 2: Endocrine, Respiratory, and Renal Diseases and Disorders Volume 3: Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders Volume 4: Arthritis and Psychiatric Diseases and Disorders Volume 5: System-Specific Infections Volume 6: Widespread and Transmissible Infections Volume 7: Skin Diseases and Conditions Volume 8: Neurological, Hematological, and Urological Diseases and Disorders Volume 9: Oncological Diseases and Disorders Volume 10: Diseases and Disorders of Special Populations Volume 11: Pharmacist Care in Special Services Volume 12: Advanced Practices in Pharmacist Care Volume 13: Pharmacist Skills and Competencies Volume 14: Clinical Pharmacy, Advanced Pharmacist Practice, and Pharmacy Clinics: Case Studies from Around the World.